Dear Faculty, Administrators and Staff,

The University Rank and Tenure Committee is arguably one of the most important and prestigious committees to serve on. As outlined in the Faculty Guide, the University Rank and Tenure Committee consists of 11 tenured faculty who hold the rank of Professor. The following constitutes the membership of the 2024-25 University Rank and Tenure Committee:

College of Arts and Sciences
Gregory Burton, Ph.D.
Tinchun Chu, Ph.D.
Gabriella Romani, Ph.D.

Stillman School of Business
Hongfei Tang, Ph.D.
Viswa Viswanathan, Ph.D.

School of Diplomacy and International Relations
Fredline M’Cormack-Hale, Ph.D.

College of Human Development, Culture and Media
Renee Robinson, Ph.D.
Deirdre Yates, M.F.A.
James Kimble, Ph.D.

College of Nursing
Josephine DeVito, Ph.D.

University Libraries
Alan Delozier, D.Litt.

I would like to thank our colleagues who have committed to serving on the Rank and Tenure Committee this year.

Sincerely,
Katia

Each year, the University welcomes its new faculty and recognizes faculty being honored for promotions and tenure. This year, Faculty Convocation will take place on Friday, September 20 at 4 p.m. in the University Center’s Event Room. A reception will follow immediately afterward in Bethany Hall. If you haven’t already, please RSVP using this form and save the date on your calendar.

Do you have an idea for a research project that involves multiple disciplines? Will pilot funding help you launch the project, collect pilot data, or apply for external funding? Apply for an Academy!

Are you an administrator or staff member who is interested in collaborating with another division or with faculty on an initiative that will propel the university forward? Submit your project as an Idea Hall application.

Visit our Innovation Hub for more details on these programs and how to apply »

Seton Hall’s Academy for Health Communication Innovation (AHCI) invites full-time faculty to participate in a seminar focused on the dynamic field of health communication. This program offers faculty the chance to engage in collaborative research, innovate courses, and create impactful media. Participants will be introduced to key health communication theories, explore research opportunities, and enhance teaching methods, with the option to develop new courses or projects.

The seminar is limited to 12 participants and will be conducted virtually. Faculty who complete all six sessions will receive a $500 stipend.

Click here to read more and apply »

The 2024-25 University Assessment Committee (UAC) will kick off on October 1 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:20 p.m. in the Beck Rooms, which marks the beginning of a new year of assessment activities. The UAC, a cornerstone of our commitment to assessment best practices, convenes at least five times annually to grow our culture of continuous improvement. This year, we have exciting and interactive plans in store for our meetings!

A great collaboration between TLTC and University Libraries resulted in an Academic Integrity Module which allows students to evaluate scenarios related to plagiarism, ethics, and the academic process.  Reach out to your TLTC Instructional Designer or Liaison Librarian for more information.

Fanli Jia, Ph.D. of the Department of Psychology, College of Arts and Sciences won the 2023 Seton Hall Faculty Researcher of the Year Award for his exceptional work in the field of psychology.  Jia, in the recent past,  published eight peer-reviewed articles (three of which he was corresponding author on), including collaborations with five Seton Hall undergraduate students. Six of these were Tier 1 journals (top 25% ranking) and covered a broad scope with outlets that include Community Mental Health Journal, Thinking and Reasoning, and the Journal of Environmental Psychology. His research is international in scope and highly collaborative in nature, and he is a frequent presenter in the field.  He gave four presentations of research before winning the award, most with Seton Hall undergraduate students co-authors. Jia is also a supportive mentor to Seton Hall students: he supervised six undergraduate students and one graduate student researcher in the last academic year.

Follow the CFD blog to find out about upcoming events and initiatives. We also welcome your suggestions for workshops, speakers, and other events.

Events:

Faculty Lunch-time Meet-ups (in the faculty area of the Galleon Dining Room)
Thursday, 9/12, 1 - 2 p.m.
Wednesday, 9/18 - 1 - 2 p.m.

SHU Meditates: Thursday, 9/12, 12:30 - 1 p.m. in Teams

New CFD Podcast: Faculty Matters
"Digging Into the SHU Archives" 

Groups:

Diversity Reading Group - I Never Thought of It That Way; How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times
Sept. 27, 10-11, UC 201
Light refreshments will be served.
Registration requested »

Join a Faculty Learning Community

Untenured Faculty Organization - Fall Schedule

Digital Humanities Faculty Learning Community - Fall 2024

Seminar on Contemplative Pedagogy and AI

Mission Partners Program, 2024-25

Health Communication Collaboration Faculty Seminar - Spring 2025

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Have you missed a recent CFD event? If so, you can find recordings here.

AI - What Is It and How Does It Work?
Join the TLTC on Thursday, September 12 at noon for a remote session on AI's impact on higher education and the workplace. Discover popular AI tools, their pros and cons, and practical strategies for adapting assignments and boosting productivity. Register for the AI workshop »

Streamline Grading with Gradescope
Attend a remote demo of Gradescope's feedback and assessment tools on Thursday, September 12 at noon. Learn how to integrate Gradescope with Canvas, set up assignments, and streamline grading for all course formats. Register for the Gradescope demo »

Online/Hybrid Course Development Initiative
Seton Hall has implemented several quality assurance processes to support faculty in developing and facilitating online and hybrid courses and programs. Faculty interested in offering their course online next fall must submit a course development proposal by October 15, 2024. Learn more about Online/Hybrid Course Development »

Tips for Faculty to Increase Retention

Research shows that student interaction with faculty is key to student success and retention. Here are some best practices (adapted from the 2023 Student Voice Survey and Utah Tech University, 2024) on how faculty can continue to positively enhance the student experience. 

Tip #3: Interact with Students as Individuals. Students feel encouraged when an effort has been made to get to know them. Encourage students to ask questions or make appointments during office hours. Use Compass to send early alerts and complete progress surveys so an advisor can reach out early and often.

Tip #4: Encourage Students to Interact with Each Other. Fostering a sense of inclusion and belonging can positively impact retention. Encourage students to connect with each other through joining clubs and organizations, small group activities, projects, or study groups.

Mass of the Holy Spirit 
Join us in the Event Room of the University Center on September 11 from noon to 1 p.m. for the Annual Mass of the Holy Spirit as we celebrate the start of the new academic year. Please note that all classes on the South Orange campus will be canceled during this time.

3rd Annual Humanities Colloquium for all Faculty
September 13, 2024, 1-3pm, Jubilee Hall Atrium
All Seton Hall Faculty and Academic Administrators are invited to the 3rd annual Humanities Colloquium featuring Jessica Hooten Wilson, Ph.D. acclaimed author, speaker, and Fletcher Jones Chair of Great Books at Pepperdine University. The discussion will focus on the invaluable role of liberal arts faculty and the impact of the humanities across all disciplines and careers. This event is free of charge and includes lunch. The first 25 faculty members to register will receive a free copy of Hooten Wilson’s book, Reading for the Love of God. Find out more and register »

Latino Institute Hosts Fireside Chat, Book Signing with Luis A. Miranda Jr. 
The acclaimed political strategist and father of Hamilton’s creator will discuss life, Latino culture, community activism and his new memoir, Relentless: My Story of the Latino Spirit That Is Transforming America, on Thursday, September 19 at 6 p.m. in Bethany Hall, Room A. Complimentary copies of Relentless will be provided to attendees who register, while supplies last. Learn more »

MSCHE Student Travel Award
The Office of the Provost will support a select number of student researchers with a Student Travel Award to present their research at the Annual Conference of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on December 12, 2024. Please encourage your students to read more about last year’s recipients and consider presenting. To apply for the award, students should complete a brief application by September 25, 2024.

Impact Talks Speaker Series
The Impact Talks Speaker Series featuring our first Fulbright-Italy Seton Hall Research Lectureship, Professor Giovanni Schiuma will take place on September 26.  Please visit the Impact Talks page to register.

Sabbatical Faculty Step Deadline 
The sabbatical application process is now live for all faculty members who indicated their intent to apply. Please note that the deadline to complete your portion of the application is October 1.